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ORC 708P

2001 MG B

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

21,364 mi
Last recorded21,364 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 MG B19,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORC 708P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 21,364 miles

outer sills rusty and underbody is heavily undersealed

Pass 14 May 2015 20,678 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 20,439 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 19,630 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 19,630 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 18,960 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2011 18,617 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 18,617 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2010 17,814 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 15,525 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 May 2009 15,498 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 14,815 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 13,545 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 12,124 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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ORC 708P is a 2001 MG B in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2001 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 19,630 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ORC 708P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 25 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ORC 708P registered?

ORC 708P is a 2001 MG B, first registered on 20 August 2001.

Is ORC 708P safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORC 708P shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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